Illinois Jolint opens new state penitentiary complex
The article describes the opening of the Tilanoja Illinois State Penitentiary featuring a concrete wall around the 34 building complex. It notes cell blocks and individual occupancy with bunks and running water, highlighting the fortified outer fence and interior arrangement as a modernization of confinement facilities.
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Parry Wnplayiow
Tilinola State Penitentiary
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Ambitious alderman candidate sparks petition drive in 47th ward
In a chaotic political scene a red-skinned man seeks Chicago alderman in the 47th ward with over 4000 signatures. The odd campaign details mix with references to tribal ties and political aims, while a surreal prison description follows, noting domed halls and lookout towers.
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Chicago
Mora
Gets Youth To Jig To Show He's Unhurt
In DeFiange Ohio Police Chief Karl A Weaner questioned Kenneth Higgins twelve after he was knocked down by a car to test for injuries The boy agreed to jig to prove his back was not seriously hurt The chief said a past back injury would hinder movement if present and had Higgins perform a jig before being taken home
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Defiange
Karl A. Weaner
Kenneth Higgins
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Jad
Wenner
Bun
Government Holds Almost Two Billion In Gold And Silver
Washington reports the United States holds about 1.884 billion in gold and silver cash and bullion, with most in government and Federal Reserve hands. Gold stocks end 1924 at 1.083 billion, silver dollars 608.7 million, and subsidiary silver 27.6 million, as bullion value rises. The year saw 488.8 million in new gold acquired, driven by imports and wartime flows shifting the world monetary center toward the United States. Silver purchases totaled 27.6 million dollars, largely under the Pittman act, while losses from Pittman trades hovered around 5.0 million.
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